neck and neck Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. adjective satellite inconclusive as to outcome; close or just even in a race or comparison or competition
   nip and tuck; head-to-head.
   
   • as they approached the finish line they were neck and neck
   • the election was a nip and tuck affair
2. adverb even or close in a race or competition or comparison
   nip and tuck; head-to-head.
   
   • the horses ran neck and neck
   • he won nip and tuck

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